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Anniversary of Edenville, Sanford Dam Failures Serves as a Reminder to Review Insurance Coverage
Media Contact: Laura Hall, 517-290-3779, halll17@michigan.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2021
(LANSING, MICH) This week as the state observes the anniversary of the failures of the Edenville and Sanford Dams in Midland and Gladwin Counties, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding consumers to understand their flood risk and protect their property with flood insurance.
“Many Michiganders do not know that most homeowners, renters, and business insurance policies do not cover flood damage, so we are urging all Michiganders to review their insurance to confirm that they are protected in the event of a flood especially in light of last year’s tragedy,” said
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Report any flood damages to the Texas Division of Emergency Management
May 18, 2021 3:21 PM Sydnee Pennie
AUSTIN, Texas In response to severe flooding threats across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to expand its daily operations to 24-hours a day through Friday. Severe storms are expected to bring significant river flooding and flash flooding to the Coastal Bend as well as North, East, and South Central Texas beginning today through the end of the week.
“As severe weather continues to threaten communities across the state, Texans need to stay vigilant against significant flash flooding that is expected to accompany these storms,” said Governor Abbott. “We are deploying a variety of resources to assist communities in the path of these severe weather events, and I continue to urge Texans to remain cautious and preparing ahead of time for flash flooding. ”
In response to severe flooding threats across Texas, Gov. Abbott ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to expand its daily operations to 24-hours a day beginning Tuesday continuing through Friday.